Archive: July, 2014

The Functional Resume

July 20, 2014 / Laura / Format, Resume

The reverse chronological format is the typical resume set up, where experiences are grouped into sections and then listed from most to least recent. Besides reverse chronological, the other main resume format is called a functional format. A functional format has a few key elements that differ from the more traditional reverse chronological format. Skills-Based […]

“Tell me about yourself.”

July 5, 2014 / Laura / Interviewing

Oftentimes, the very first question of an interview is also one of the most difficult and can set the tone for the rest of it – “Tell me about yourself.” Although the question may be phrased differently from employer to employer, most interviews start out with a question requiring a longer answer that explains about […]